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Media Statement-Re: The Gruesome Murder of Neltah TelemaqueΒ Β Β
All of Antigua and Barbuda continues to experience trauma and pain upon learning of the gruesome murder of another of their youthful and vibrant citizens. Neltah Telemaque is in the prime of her youth at age 25 years; engaged to be married later this month; trusting and magnanimous in the face of trouble; and, made…
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Ferry Drifts Into Cruise Ship in St John’s Harbour
ABS Television/Radio – An investigation has been launched after a marine collision in the St John’s Harbour on Monday evening. The incident happened shortly before 7pm as the Island Escape Ferry was returning from Barbuda. The Ferry reportedly lost power and drifted into the hull of the Aida Luna cruise ship which was berthed in…
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Police Promise Heightened Security for the Christmas Season
The concern for safety and security remains high on the agenda of the police administration; and as such, the general public can look forward to seeing the implementation of several crime-fighting measures; including a heightened number of police officers on the streets, going into the Christmas season. Some of these measures will include intense foot…
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Press Release: Traffic Management Notice
An immediate notice is being issued to the general public and all road users, in particular persons who utilize the Crabb Hill Main Road. A section of the roadway on the southern side adjacent to the sea wall has deteriorated and the damage currently presents a hazard to road users traversing this area on the…
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Wanted Suspect Surrenders to Police
Kevin Samuel of All Saints has surrendered himself to the police at St. Johns Police Station around 2 pm today. The police earlier issued an appeal for him to come forward and assist them in the ongoing murder investigation of 25-year-old Neltah Telemaque of Hosford Hill.
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All Saints Man Wanted by Police
The police have issued an appeal to Kevin Samuel of All Saints to surrender himself at any police station without delay. The police believe Samuel has useful information that can assist them further in the ongoing investigation surrounding the death of 25-year-old Neltah Telemaque of Hosford Hill, Liberta. Telemaque’s body was discovered earlier today at…
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Small Craft Advisory Issued by the Met Office
According to the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS), a Small Craft Advisory goes into effect Sunday for Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat and Anguilla. Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters on the Atlantic or eastern sides of the islands. Timing: Sunday until Friday for Antigua, Barbuda and Anguilla; Sunday until Thursday for…
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Health Ministry Announces Additional Covid-19 Vaccine Doses for Specific Groups
The Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment, the honourable Sir Molwyn Joseph announces that the Ministry will begin the administering of Covid-19 booster vaccines on Monday 6th December 2021 to specific groups. This policy is being implemented by the Government on the heels of recommendations made by the National COVID-19 Vaccination Technical Working Group…
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Tracking COVID-19 in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU).
The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) has released the following statistics shedding light on the current status of COVID-19 within the Union. Percentage of population administered COVID-19 vaccines as at 3 December 2021. As at 3 December 2021, the ECCU had recorded a total of 39,011 cases of COVID-19; New Cases – 328; Deaths –…
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Dialysis Center to be Relocated to Holberton Hospital
The government of Antigua and Barbuda is moving ahead with its plans to relocate the Dialysis Unit at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) to its new location. In its recent cabinet notes, it stated that the Ministry of Works will complete the renovations of Edward Ward at the old Holberton Hospital to accommodate…
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15-Year-Old Cooks Hill Teen Missing
ππππππ: Cooks Hill Teen Located The Police are reporting that 15-year-old Mahailiah Chatham has been found and have since been reunited with her family. She appears to be in good health and members of the Youth Intervention Unit are continuing their investigations into the matter. ππ§π’ππ’ππ₯ πππ¨π«π²: The Police and family of 15-year-old Mahailiah Chatham…
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Only PCR Test Results Accepted from December 8, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic dominated the discussion and decision-making in the Cabinet. The Minister of Health advised that there are only six (6) active COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda at this time. – Nonetheless, the OMICRON Variant is causing some concern since it may become necessary to reverse the Cabinetβs earlier decisions. The Cabinet determined…
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